Brazil Unemployment Rate Lowest in 14 Months

The unemployment rate in Brazil went down to 11.8 percent in the last quarter of 2017 from 12 percent in the three months to November and below market expectations of 11.9 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since the quarter ended October of 2016. Still, considering full 2017, the average jobless rate was 12.7 percent, above 11.5 percent in 2016 and the highest since the series began.

Compared with the three months to September, the number of unemployed declined by 5 percent or 650 thousand to 12.3 million and employment went up by 0.9 percent or 811 thousand to 92.1 million. The number of people in the labour force was stable at 104.4 million and the number of those detached from the labour force were nearly unchanged at 64.6 million.

The average real income received in all jobs by employed persons was estimated at BRL 2,152 in the December quarter, barely unchanged from both the previous period and the same period a year earlier.

Considering full 2017, there were 13.2 million unemployed persons, 1.5 million more than in 2016 while those employed went up by 264 thousand to 90.6 million. The labour force increased by 1.7 million to 103.9 million. The most jobs were lost in agriculture, fishery and forestry (8.6 million from 9.2 million) and constuction (6.8 million from 7.3 million). In contrast, industry added 131 thousand jobs to 11.7 million; internal trade 100 thousand to 17.5 million; accomodation and restaurants 513 thousand to 5.1 million. The average real income increased 2.4 percent from 2016 to BRL 2,141.

Brazil Unemployment Rate Lower than Expected
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 11.8 percent in the three months to July 2019 from 12.5 percent in the February to April period, below market consensus of 11.9 percent. The number of unemployed declined by 4.6 percent while employment rose by 1.3 percent. The labor force participation rate increased to 62.1 percent from 61.9 percent in the previous three-month period. Published on 2019-08-30

Brazil Jobless Rate Falls to 12% as Expected
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 12.0 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from 12.7 percent in the January to March period, in line with market consensus.Published on 2019-07-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Falls to 12.3%
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 12.3 percent in the three months to May 2019 from 12.4 percent in the December-February period, matching market forecasts. In the corresponding period of 2018, the jobless rate was higher at 12.7 percent.Published on 2019-06-28

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to 12.5%
The unemployment rate in Brazil rose to 12.5 percent in the three months to April 2019 from 12 percent in the November-January period, matching market expectations. In the same period of 2018, the jobless rate was higher at 12.9 percent. Published on 2019-05-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Below Forecasts at 12.7%
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 12.7 percent in the three months to March 2019 from 11.6 percent in the October-December period, below market expectations of 12.8 percent. In the same period of 2018, the jobless rate was higher at 13.1 percent.Published on 2019-04-30

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to 12.4%
The unemployment rate in Brazil rose to 12.4 percent in the three months to February 2019 from 11.6 percent in the September-November period but dropped from a 12.6 percent a year earlier. It was the highest jobless rate since the three months to June 2018 period. Published on 2019-03-29

Brazil Jobless Rate Above Estimates at 12%
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 12.0 percent in the three months to January 2019 from 11.7 percent in the August-October period but fell from a 12.2 percent a year earlier. It compares with market expectations of 11.9 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since the three months to August 2018 period.Published on 2019-02-27

Brazil Jobless Rate Falls to 11.6%
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 11.6 percent in the three months to December of 2018, from 11.9 percent in July-September period and 11.8 percent a year earlier. Compared with the three months ended in November, the jobless rate was unchanged, remaining the lowest since the three months to July 2016.Published on 2019-01-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Lowest in Over 2 Years at 11.6%
The unemployment rate in Brazil declined to 11.6 percent in the three months to November of 2018 from 12.1 percent in the three months to August and 12 percent a year earlier. It compares with market expectations of 11.5 percent. It marks the eighth straight month the unemployment rate falls, reaching the lowest since the three months to July 2016.Published on 2018-12-28

Brazil Jobless Rate Matches Estimates at 11.7%
The unemployment rate in Brazil decreased further to 11.7 percent in the three months to October of 2018 from 12.3 percent in the May-July period, matching market expectations. It is the seventh straight decline in jobless rate and the sharpest since December, mainly due to informal work.Published on 2018-11-29

Brazil Jobless Rate Drops to 11.9% as Expected
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 11.9 percent in the three months to September of 2018 from 12.1 percent in the April-June period of 2018, in line with market expectations. It was the sixth straight decline in jobless rate and the steepest since December last year.Published on 2018-10-30

Brazil Jobless Rate Below Estimates at 12.1%
The unemployment in Brazil fell to 12.1 percent in the three months to August of 2018 from 12.7 percent in the March - May 2018 period, below market consensus of 12.2 percent.Published on 2018-09-28

Brazil Jobless Rate Falls to 12.3% as Expected
The unemployment rate in Brazil decreased to 12.3 percent in the three months to July of 2018 from 12.9 percent in the February - April 2018 period, in line with market expectations.Published on 2018-08-30

Brazil Jobless Rate Lower than Expected at 12.4%
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 12.4 percent in the three months to June of 2018 from 13.1 percent in the first quarter of the year. It is the third straight decline in the jobless rate, beating market expectations of 12.6 percent.Published on 2018-07-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Above Estimates at 12.7%
The unemployment rate in Brazil rose to 12.7 percent in the three months to May of 2018, compared to 12.6 percent in the December - February 2018 period and market consensus of 12.6 percent.Published on 2018-06-29

Brazil Jobless Rate Below Forecasts at 12.9%
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 12.9 percent in the three months to April of 2018, compared to 12.2 percent in the November-January 2018 period and market consensus of 13 percent.Published on 2018-05-29

Brazil Jobless Rate at Near 1-Year High in March
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 13.1 percent in the three months to March of 2018, above 12.6 percent in the December to February 2018 period and market estimates of 12.9 percent. It was the third straight increase in jobless rate and the highest since the three months to May 2017 period.Published on 2018-04-27

Brazil Unemployment Rate Above Forecasts at 12.6%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 12.6 percent in the three months to February 2018, above 12 percent in the September-November 2017 period and market expectations of 12.5 percent.Published on 2018-03-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Above Forecasts
The jobless rate in Brazil stood at 12.2 percent in the three months to January 2018, unchanged from the August-October 2017 period and above market expectations of 12 percent.Published on 2018-02-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Lowest in 14 Months
The unemployment rate in Brazil went down to 11.8 percent in the last quarter of 2017 from 12 percent in the three months to November and below market expectations of 11.9 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since the quarter ended October of 2016. Still, considering full 2017, the average jobless rate was 12.7 percent, above 11.5 percent in 2016 and the highest since the series began.Published on 2018-01-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Drops to 11-Month Low of 12%
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 12 percent in the three months to November of 2017 compared to 12.2 percent in the previous period and matching market expectations. It is the lowest rate since the last quarter of 2016. After touching a record high of 13.7 percent in March, the jobless rate has been steady falling mostly due to a rise in informal employment.Published on 2017-12-29

Brazil Jobless Rate At 9 Month Low of 12.2%
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 12.2 percent in the three months to October of 2017 compared to 12.4 percent in the previous period and matching market expectations. After touching a record high of 13.7 percent in March, the jobless rate has been steady falling mostly due to rise in informal employment. Published on 2017-11-30

Brazil Jobless Rate Down to 12.4%
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell for the sixth straight period to 12.4 percent in the three months to September of 2017 from 12.6 percent in the three months to August. It is the lowest rate so far this year, in line with market expectations.
Published on 2017-10-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Below Expectations
The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 12.6 percent in the three months to August of 2017 from 12.8 percent in the previous period and lower than market expectations of 12.7 percent. The jobless rate fell for the fifth consecutive period to the lowest so far this year. On the other hand, the average real income fell to the lowest so far in 2017.Published on 2017-10-01

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls to 12.8%
The jobless rate in Brazil fell to 12.8 percent in the quarter ended July 2017 from 13.6 percent in the three months to April, better than market expectations of 13 percent.Published on 2017-08-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Falls to 13% in Q2
The unemployment rate in Brazil dropped to 13 percent in the three months to June of 2017, below market expectations of 13.3 percent. The jobless rate declined for the third consecutive period after reaching a record high of 13.7 percent in the first quarter this year.Published on 2017-07-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Lower Than Expected At 13.3%
The jobless rate in Brazil came in at 13.3 percent in the quarter ended May of 2017, well below market expectations of 13.8 percent. The jobless rate declined for the second consecutive period after reaching a record high of 13.7 percent in the first quarter of the year.Published on 2017-06-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate Lower Than Expected In Feb-Apr
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to 13.6 percent in the quarter ended April 2017 from 12.6 percent in the three months to January, better than market expectations of 13.9 percent. The number of unemployed jumped by 8.7 percent to 14.0 million people while employment fell by 0.7 percent to 89.2 million.Published on 2017-05-31

Brazil Unemployment Rate Hits A New Record High Of 13.7%
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to a new record high of 13.7 percent in the quarter ended March 2017 from 12 percent in the three months to December 2016 and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed jumped by 14.9 percent to 14.2 million people while employment fell by 1.5 percent to 88.9 million, bringing the employment rate to a record low of 53.1 percent.Published on 2017-04-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises To Fresh Record High
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to a new record high of 13.2 percent in the quarter ended February 2017 from 11.9 percent in the three months to November 2016 and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed jumped by 11.7 percent to 13.55 million people while employment fell by 1 percent to 89.35 million, bringing the employment rate to a record low of 53.4 percent.Published on 2017-03-31

Brazil Unemployment Rate At Fresh High Of 12.6%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the third straight month to 12.6 percent in the three months to January of 2017 from 12 percent in the previous period, above market expectations of 12.4 percent. It hit again a new record high since the series began in 2012.Published on 2017-02-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises To New High Of 12%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 12 percent in the three months to December of 2016 from 11.9 percent in the previous period, in line with market expectations. It hit a new record high since the series began in 2012. Published on 2017-01-31

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up To Record High Of 11.9%
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to 11.9 percent in the three months to November of 2016 from 11.8 percent in the previous period. It hit a new record high since the series began in 2012, in line with market expectations. The number of jobless people also reached a record high while employment rose for the first time in six months.Published on 2016-12-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Remains at Record High of 11.8%
The unemployment rate in Brazil remained unchanged at 11.8 percent in the three months to October of 2016, slightly above market expectations of 11.7 percent. It is the highest jobless rate since the series began in 2012.Published on 2016-11-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Below Expectations at 11.8%
The jobless rate in Brazil came in at 11.8 percent in the three months to September of 2016, below market expectations of 11.9 percent but staying at the highest level since the series began in 2012. In the previous quarter, unemployment was lower at 11.3 percent.Published on 2016-10-27

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises to New High of 11.8%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 11.8 percent in the three months to August of 2016, above market expectations of 11.7 percent. The unemployment rate rose for the third straight period, reaching again a new high since the series began in 2012 as the country struggles with the worst recession in years. A year earlier, unemployment was much lower at 8.7 percent.Published on 2016-09-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate at Fresh High of 11.6%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 11.6 percent in the three months to July of 2016, reaching a new high since the series began in 2012 as the country struggles with the worst recession in years. Figures came above market expectations of 11.5 percent. A year earlier, unemployment was lower at 8.6 percent.Published on 2016-08-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises to 11.3%
The jobless rate in Brazil edged up to 11.3 percent in the three months to June of 2016 from 11.2 percent in the previous period, reaching the highest since the series began in 2012 as the country struggles with the worst recession in years. However, figures came slightly below market expectations of 11.4 percent. Yet, employment increased for the first time this year and the number of unemployed rose the least in five months. Published on 2016-07-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Below Expectations
Brazil's national unemployment rate came in at 11.2 percent in the three months to May of 2016, the same as in the previous period and the highest since the survey began in January 2012. However, figures came below market expectations of 11.4 percent.Published on 2016-06-29

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to Fresh Record High
Brazil's national unemployment rate rose to 11.2 percent in the three month period ending April 2016 from 9.5 percent in the period ending January. It was the highest reading since the beginning of the survey in January 2012, as the number of unemployed persons rose 18.6 percent while employment fell 1.1 percent. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 8 percent.Published on 2016-05-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to 10.9%
Brazil's national unemployment rate rose to 10.9 percent in the three month period ending March 2016, up from 9.0 percent at end-2015, as the number of unemployed persons rose 22.2 percent while employment fell 1.7 percent. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 7.9 percent.Published on 2016-04-29

Brazil Jobless Rate at Nearly 7-Year High
Brazil's non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent in February of 2016 from 7.6 percent in the previous month and above market forecast of 8.1 percent. It was the highest figure since May of 2009, as the number of unemployed increased sharply while employment fell. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was lower at 5.8 percent.Published on 2016-03-23

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to 7.6% in January
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 7.6 percent in January of 2016 compared to 6.9 percent reported in the previous month while markets were expecting the rate to climb to 8 percent. The number of unemployed increased sharply while employment fell. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was much lower at 5.3 percent.Published on 2016-02-25

Brazil Jobless Rate For December Month Highest Since 2007
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 6.9 percent in December of 2015 compared to 4.3 percent reported in the same month a year ago and below market expectations. Still, it is the lowest jobless rate in 6 months due to seasonal factors as the rate always declines in the last month of the year. Published on 2016-01-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Falls to 7.5%
The jobless rate in Brazil decreased to 7.5 percent in November of 2015 from 7.9 percent in the previous month, reaching the lowest in four months. The number of unemployed persons fell for the first time this year while employment rose slightly.Published on 2015-12-17

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 7.9%
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to 7.9 percent in October of 2015 from 7.6 percent in the previous two months, reaching the highest since August of 2009. Unemployment increased, employment fell and the labour force touched the lowest in nearly 13 years.Published on 2015-11-19

Brazil Unemployment Rate Below Expectations
The jobless rate in Brazil was recorded at 7.6 percent in September, the same as in August. Unemployment paused its upward trend for the first time in 11 months but remained at its highest level since March of 2010.Published on 2015-10-22

Brazil Unemployment Rate Highest Since March 2010
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 7.6 percent in August of 2015 from 7.5 percent in the previous month, breaking a fresh five-year high. It was the eight consecutive increase, still slightly below market expectations.Published on 2015-09-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 5-Year High
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the seventh straight month to 7.5 percent in July of 2015 from 6.9 percent in June, well above market expectations. It is the highest value since May of 2010 and the biggest for a July month since 2009.Published on 2015-08-20

Brazil Unemployment Rate Keeps Rising
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the sixth consecutive month to 6.9 percent in June of 2015 from 6.7 percent in May, matching market expectations and reaching the highest value since July of 2010.Published on 2015-07-23

Brazil Unemployment Rate at Nearly 5-Year High
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the fifth straight month to 6.70 percent in May of 2015 from 6.40 percent in April, above market forecasts. It is the highest rate since August of 2010.Published on 2015-06-25

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 4-Year High
Brazilian jobless rate increased for the fourth month in a row to 6.4 percent in April from 6.2 percent in March. It is the highest rate since May of 2011 when it was recorded at 6.4 percent as unemployment rose more than employment. Published on 2015-05-21

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 3-Year High
Brazilian jobless rate increased for the third straight month to 6.2 percent in March of 2015 from 5.9 percent in the previous month. It is the highest rate since March of 2012.Published on 2015-04-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Highest Since June 2013
Jobless rate in Brazil increased to 5.9 percent in February of 2015 from 5.3 percent in the previous month as the number of unemployed surged 10.2 percent and the number of employed decreased.Published on 2015-03-26

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 1-1/2-Year High
Brazilian jobless rate increased to 5.3 percent in January of 2015 from 4.3 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since September of 2013 as employment fell for the second straight month while unemployment increased.Published on 2015-02-26

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls to 12-Month Low
Brazilian jobless rate decreased to 4.3 percent in December of 2014 from 4.8 percent in the previous month, below market expectations. Yet, employment decreased 0.7 percent and 300 thousand persons were detached from the labour force.
Published on 2015-01-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises in November
Brazilian jobless rate increased to 4.8 percent in November of 2014 from 4.7 percent in the previous month. It is the first rise in three months as more people were attached to the labour force.Published on 2014-12-19

Brazil Unemployment Rate Keeps Falling
Brazilian jobless rate decreased for the second consecutive month to 4.7 percent in October of 2014 from 4.9 percent in September, as more people found a job. It is the lowest rate in ten months.Published on 2014-11-19

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls in September
Brazilian jobless rate decreased to 4.9 percent in September of 2014 from 5 percent in August, below market expectations. Although it is the lowest rate for a September month ever, the economic active population decreased.Published on 2014-10-23

Brazil Unemployment Edges Down to 4.9%
Brazilian jobless rate fell slightly for the second consecutive month to 4.9 percent in April of 2014 from 5 percent in March, as more people dropped out from the labor force.Published on 2014-05-22

Brazil Unemployment Rate Down to 5%
In March of 2014, Brazil’s jobless rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 5 percent, below market forecasts. A year earlier, unemployment reached 5.7 percent. Published on 2014-04-17

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 4-Month High
In February of 2014, Brazilian jobless rate rose for the second straight month to 5.1 percent, up from 4.8 percent in the previous month. Despite the rise, it is the lowest-ever rate for any February month and compares with 5.6 percent a year earlier.Published on 2014-03-27

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises in January
In January of 2014, Brazilian jobless rate rose for the first time in four months to 4.8 percent, up from a record low of 4.3 percent in December. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 5.4 percent.Published on 2014-02-20

Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Drops to New Record Low in December
In December of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate fell to 4.3 percent, the lowest rate on record. In 2013, the average unemployment rate was recorded at 5.4 percent, lower than 5.5 percent in the previous year and 12.4 percent ten years ago.
Published on 2014-01-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate Down to 5-Month Low in July
In July of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate reached 5.6 percent, down from 6 percent recorded in June, but up from 5.4 percent in the same month last year, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on August 22nd.Published on 2013-08-22

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 6% in June
In June of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate reached 6 percent, up from 5.8 percent recorded in May and 5.9 percent in the same month last year, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on July 24th.
Published on 2013-07-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate Stable at 5.8% in May
In May, Brazilian jobless rate was estimated at 5.8 percent, unchanged from April 2013 and May 2012, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on June 20th.Published on 2013-06-20

Brazil´s Unemployment Rate Rises To 5.8% In April
In April 2013, the unemployment rate was estimated in 5.8% for the group of the six metropolitan areas surveyed. Statistically, there was stability both in relation to March (5.7%) and to April last year (6.0%). Published on 2013-05-23

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Up To 5.7% In March
The unemployment rate was estimated at 5.7%, the lowest rate for March since the beginning of the series (March 2002), and it did not change in relation to the results of February (5.6%). In comparison to March 2012 (6.2%), the rate contracted 0.5 percentage points.
Published on 2013-04-25

Brazil´s Unemployment Rate Up To 5.6% In February
In February 2013, the unemployment rate was estimated at 5.6% for the group of six metropolitan areas surveyed. The rate was considered statistically stable in relation to those of January (5.4%) and of February last year (5.7%).Published on 2013-03-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Down to 4.6 Percent in December
The unemployment rate was estimated at 4.6 percent, the lowest in a month of December since the beginning of the series. The rate declined 0.3 percentage points from 4.9 percent in the previous month and 0.1 percentage points from 4.7 percent in December 2011. Published on 2013-01-31

Brazil Unemployment Down to 4.9% in November
Then unemployment rate was estimated at 4.9%, the lowest in a month of November in the beginning of the series (March 2002). The rate declined 0.4 percentage points from 5.3% in the previous month and 0.3 percentage points from 5.2% in November 2011.Published on 2012-12-21

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Down to 5.3% in October
Brazil's unemployment rate was estimated at 5.3%, the lowest in a month of October since the beginning of the series (March 2002). It was stable in comparison with the September result (5.4%). In comparison with October 2011 (5.8%), there was decline of 0.5 percentage points. Published on 2012-12-11